The New York State Health Foundation, through its 2010 Special Projects Fund RFP,
is providing funding for projects that help low-income and elderly consumers understand
and navigate the health system; improve access to health care in service areas with acute
shortages; improve quality in measurable ways; support and strengthen safety net providers
to reach more people; and address statewide health system issues that could improve the
efficiency or effectiveness of the system. The Special Projects Fund does not fund projects
that fall within our strategic priority areas, which are expanding health insurance coverage;
improving the management and prevention of diabetes; and integrating substance use and
mental health services. The foundation has already committed significant resources to
addressing these three strategic priority areas but recognizes that excellent opportunities
exist outside those areas, and want to retain the flexibility to be responsive to ideas that
emerge from the field.

Eligibility: Non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations with a
significant presence in New York State.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is providing financial assistance
through the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant program. The grant is a 50/50 matching
funds program. Its purpose is to make funds available to rural fire companies for the
purchase of small equipment, such as portable backpack pumps, Nomex protective
clothing, hand tools, hardhats, small-diameter hoses, portable radios and dry hydrants.

The National Institutes of Health is accepting applications through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) to support projects that are designed to
investigate problems in clinical obstetrics. Projects should focus on preventing low birth weight,
prematurity and other medical issues related to pregnancy.

The National Institutes of Health is accepting applications through the Office of Behavioral
and Social Sciences Research to support projects that research health promotion, disease
prevention and health disparities in communities that are medically underserved. The focus
of the projects should assess the nature and the scope of health problems in underserved
communities, formulate hypotheses about the relationship of community dynamics and
health problems in underrepresented communities, design targeted interventions aimed
at addressing health disparities in specified communities and specific populations, and
track the efficacy of outreach efforts that result from the research.

Eligibility: Non-profit organizations; state and local governments;
federally recognized Native American tribal governments; not federally recognized
Native American tribal organizations; independent school districts; state, public and
private institutions of higher education.

Funding: Individual awards are not to exceed $200,000.

Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2010.

Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-08-076.

For more information:
Dana Sampson
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
31 Center Drive Building 31,
Room B1-C19
Bethesda, MD 20892
301-451-9514Sampsond@od.nih.gov

National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health is accepting applications through the National Institute
of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to support projects that focus on nutrition
and/or obesity research. The projects should enhance and extend the effectiveness of
research related to nutritional sciences, obesity and other related disorders, with clinical
and/or translational applications in these areas.

The Laura Jane Musser Fund is accepting applications for its Intercultural Harmony grant.
Projects for this grant must focus on promoting mutual understanding and cooperation
between groups and citizens of different cultural backgrounds.

The Campbell Foundation provides financial assistance to organizations that conduct
clinical, laboratory-based research into the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and
related conditions and illnesses. The focus of the Campbell Foundation’s funding lies
in alternative, nontraditional avenues of research that will have direct clinical impact/relevancy
to the HIV care/research community within five to seven years.

The Grantsmanship Center’s Competing for Federal
Grants workshop is coming to White Plains!

The Grantsmanship Training Program offers grant-proposal training to non-profit
and government agencies.

The upcoming class will be conducted by The Grantsmanship Center and is restricted
to a maximum of 25 participants. The cost is $1,195, or $1,095 for early registration.
An early registration discount is given if payment is made 30 days prior to the start of
the workshop. The tuition includes a one-year enrollment in the Grantsmanship Center
Alumni Membership Program.

Host: Westchester Jewish Community Services

Location: White Plains, NY

When: April 19-23, 2010

For more information: Contact The Grantsmanship Center at
800-421-9512; or visit its Web site at www.tgci.com.

The Foundation Center

The Foundation Center has scheduled the following free training classes during May 2010:

Grantseeking Basics: May 11, 26
Attendees will learn how the center’s resources can help make them more effective grantseekers.
For beginners, this introduction to the library provides instruction in foundation research and
identification of potential funders. A tour of the library will follow.

Proposal Writing Basics: May 5
Attendees will learn about the basics of writing a proposal for their non-profit organizations.

Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online: May 6, 11, 26
This class provides a hands-on introduction to the center’s comprehensive online subscription database.

How to Approach a Foundation: May 1, 18
Attendees will learn how to initiate contact with potential donors, plan calls and meetings, and build
partnerships with sponsors. This class is intended for fundraisers who have some experience but are
not experts.

In addition:

Classes are held at The Foundation Center, located at:
New York Library 79 Fifth Ave. 2nd Floor New York, NY 10003
Space is limited, so register as soon as possible.
For additional training opportunities, to register, or for more information, call 212-620-4230 or visit
www.foundationcenter.org.

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